1/700 Mahan 1941 Version 2

<p>This is version 2 of my Mahan class destroyer model. This one includes the basic superstructure and the forward gun splinter shielding. All other parts will need to be scratchbuilt or purchased from different sources.</p><p> </p><p>Any input on how to improve this product is appreciated.</p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12.88px">From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:</span></p><p> </p><p>The <strong><em>Mahan</em>-class destroyers</strong> of the United States Navy were a series of 18 destroyers of which the first 16 were laid down in 1934. The last two of the 18, <em>Dunlap</em>and <em>Fanning</em> (this pair laid down in 1935), are sometimes considered as a separate ship class. All 18 were commissioned in 1936 and 1937. <em>Mahan</em> was the lead ship, named for Rear Admiral Alfred Thayer Mahan, an influential historian and theorist on sea power.<br /> </p><p>The <em>Mahan</em>s featured improvements over previous destroyers, with 12 torpedo tubes, superimposed gun shelters, and generators for emergency use. Standard displacement increased from 1,365 tons to 1,500 tons. The class introduced a new steam propulsion system that combined increases in pressure and temperature with a new type of lightweight steam turbine, proving simpler and more efficient than the <em>Mahan</em>s' predecessors—so much so that it was used on many subsequent wartime US destroyers.</p><p> </p><p>All 18 ships saw action in World War II, entirely in the Pacific Theater, including during the Guadalcanal Campaign, and the battles of the Santa Cruz Islands, Leyte Gulf, and Iwo Jima. Their participation in major and secondary campaigns included the bombardment of beachheads, amphibious landings, task force screening, convoy and patrol duty, and anti-aircraft and submarine warfare. Six ships were lost in combat and two were expended in the postwar Operation Crossroads nuclear tests. The remainder were decommissioned, sold, or scrapped after the war; none remain today. Collectively, the ships received 111 battle stars for their World War II service.</p><p> </p><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10pt">Some <strong>part cleanup</strong> will be necessary.  The 3D printing process uses a waxy substance to support certain part features during the printing process.  Although the parts are cleaned by Shapeways, some waxy residue may remain.  It can be safely removed with water and a mild aqueous detergent like "<strong>Simple Green</strong>" using an old, soft toothbrush, Q-tips or pipe cleaners.  Customers report that "<strong>Bestine</strong>" and "<strong>Goo Gone</strong>" also work well.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10pt"> </span></p><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10pt">During the printing process, liquid resin is cured by ultraviolet light.  Microscopic bits of resin may remain uncured.  <strong>Let your parts sit in direct sunlight for a few hours to fully cure the resin.  </strong></span></p><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10pt"> </span></p><p style="text-align:justify"><strong><span style="font-size:10pt">Water-based acrylic paints</span></strong><span style="font-size:10pt"> meant for plastics is strongly recommended.  Other paints, especially enamels, may not cure on Frosted Detail 3D-printed plastics.</span></p><p> </p><p style="text-align:justify"><strong><span style="font-size:10pt">© JoslinModels March 2016.  This 3D-printed item may not be copied or recast.</span></strong></p>